Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
It's sweet potato season, and I often look for a variety of ways to cook with this delicious root crop through the fall and winter months. A dear friend of…
The Art of Wine Pairing
Wine is food. Plain and simple. The intent of wine is a complimentary beverage to food which enhances both ends of the equation. There are two approaches to pairing wine…
The Old Oak Tree
There is a massive old oak tree that stands in the front yard of the house that my wife Alexx and I bought just north of town this summer. The…
Fall Planting for the Casual Gardner
Autumn is here and what a glorious time of year! We're all waiting for the leaves to change colors and for cooler temperatures, but it's also the perfect time to…
Lunch Spots in Northeast Arkansas
The Wilson Café in Wilson, Arkansas The Wilson Café is somewhat of a phenomenon and once you’ve been, it’s easy to see why. A classy atmosphere in the charming square…
Wilson, Arkansas to Host Chef Competition for Up and Coming Professionals
Sharpen the cutlery and dust off an old chef’s hat — a Delta cooking contest is about to unfold just 45 minutes up the road from the Bluff City. The…
EXPERIENCE ARKANSAS’S FIRST ALL-AMERICAN ROAD IN THE UPPER DELTA
On February 16, 2021, Arkansas’s section of the Great River Road National Scenic Byway was designated the state’s first All-American Road. To receive an All-American Road designation, a road must possess multiple…
The Wilson Wine Experience
Spend an evening wining and dining at one of the Mid-South’s hidden gems. A glass tea kettle sheds its crystal transparency for a vibrant golden hue accentuated by low candlelight.…
This Tiny Arkansas Town Is Changing Everything We Know About Southern Agricultural Communities
The town’s namesake, R. E. “Lee” Wilson, was part of a post-Civil War boon of progressives of the day who saw a future in the crop.
Road trip! Head to Wilson, Arkansas, for a day of fun and good food
When most people think of rural Arkansas, dining destination isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. The historic farming town of Wilson, Arkansas, is on a mission to change that. The…
Why You Should Plan a Trip to Wilson, Arkansas Now
How this small farming town is slowly becoming a cultural epicenter. For well over a century, Wilson, Arkansas, the once-booming agrarian town was home to many families and sharecroppers. Established (and…
Backroad Travels: Arkansas ‘company town’ thriving where others fade
WILSON, Ark. — Just 45 minutes from downtown Memphis lies a small former “company town” in the Arkansas Delta that is investing in its future when so many others are…
A Southern City Revival: Breathing New Life Into Wilson, Arkansas
When Josiah Wilson crossed the Mississippi River into the delta country, way back in 1846, he discovered thousands of acres of timber and swamps. What most would consider unproductive land, Josiah…